Garden 2 Table

Economic conditions are making it more difficult for Marathon County residents to afford fresh produce. There are many reasons for people to garden, yet urban living can discourage people from gardening. Marathon County UW-Extension carried out a project in the summer of 2009 to demonstrate gardening methods to raise awareness and build skills for people to [...]

Now available on the UW-Extension Learning Store is a series of four brochures aimed at helping consumers make the most of farm-fresh vegetables throughout the growing season. Each four-page brochure offers practical tips for buying, storing, and cooking three types of fresh vegetables and includes a unique recipe for each vegetable. The brochures were produced [...]

2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups applesauce 2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 teaspoons cinnamon Frosting*: 8 ounce pkg light cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 [...]

1 ½ cup hummus (see below) 8 ounces cottage cheese (blended smooth) 1 tsp Italian herbs 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1 clove crushed garlic 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup chopped red pepper 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/3 crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup chopped olives (optional) Layer [...]

½ cup matchstick carrots 1 cucumber, sliced 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oil ½ teaspoon sesame oil 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon chili sauce Gently whisk together sauce ingredients until emulsified. Toss with cucumbers and carrots, chill and serve.

3 Medium ripe tomatoes or 6 plum tomatoes 1/4 Medium sized red onion 1 Jalapeño 4 sprigs of cilantro (optional) 1 clove of garlic (minced) 3/4 teaspoon salt A squirt of lime Dice first four ingredients together. Mix with remaining ingredients. Serve salsa immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This is [...]